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Title Blockchain-enabled Clinical Study Consent Management
ID_Doc 77661
Authors Jung, HH; Pfister, FMJ
Title Blockchain-enabled Clinical Study Consent Management
Year 2020
Published Technology Innovation Management Review, 10, 2
DOI 10.22215/timreview/1325
Abstract Written informed consent (WIC) is required in the context of voluntary participation in a clinical trial. The trial participant gives WIC in accordance with various regulatory requirements. We present a framework concept for a blockchain-based distributed ledger solution, which aims at implementing simple and secure management of WIC documentation, along the entire data value chain from acquiring consent to academic publication, and (commercially) exploiting the results of a clinical study. This may include (but is not limited to) clinical deployment, security monitoring, and conformity with data privacy and ethical standards. Thus, we present a potential "Health AI" application that goes beyond WIC documentation, to enabling the creation of a holistic data provenance trail graph. Such a framework concept aims to create sustainable value for study participants, clinicians, data scientists, and ultimately consumers. The framework's usefulness is relevant for ensuring the ethical development of artificial intelligence applications in the healthcare domain.
Author Keywords Clinical Study; Written Informed Consent; Platform Business Model; Blockchain; Health Artificial Intelligence (AI); AI Ethics
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:000518843700003
WoS Category Management
Research Area Business & Economics
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